Mam Tor is open 24 hours a day but we would not advise walking on the hill once it is getting dark. Hope and Edale stations are the closest train stations to Mam Tor. Service 272, Sheffield to Castleton, then walk from the village or take the number 200 bus. Service 200, Chapel-en-le-Frith to Castleton, via Winnats Pass, exit at Mam Tor.

Mam Nick is the starting place for the easiest walk, the other longer walks start in Castleton and Hope. Parking is £3.50 for 4 hours and £5 for longer stays. This is a pay-and-display National Trust Car Park with a pay-by-phone option. By Carįrom Castleton take the main road west up Winnats Pass.Īt the T-junction, turn right and follow the road round, pass the first turning on the right and Mam Nick Car Park is the next right. There are walks varying in length and difficulty that you can take, starting from places like Castleton and Hope, that will take you to Mam Tor.

Standing at 517 metres high, Mam Tor means ‘Mother Hill’, which alludes to the mini-hills at the base of Mam Tor created by the frequent landslips. Join the group and click the #mamtor or #sunrises hashtags in the Topics tab to see more posts or share your own Mam Tor sunrise experience.Towering over the village of Castleton, Mam Tor is one of the most popular hotspots in the Peak District.

However, there are a number of campsites near Mam Tor and Castleton that accommodate vehicles. This might give you the option of taking a longer walk for sunrise and returning to your campsite for breakfast before you checkout.īelow are some Mam Tor sunrises captured by the members of our Derbyshire and Peak District walking group. If you wanted to avoid the early start and journey to Mam Tor, it is worth bearing in mind that as with the rest of the Peak District, staying in your vehicle overnight on the road or a car park is prohibited. There are a number of legitimate alternatives for parking at Mam Tor that are further afield to avoid attracting the attention of traffic wardens who regularly patrol the area. If you arrive and find Mam Nick car park is full, you will need to head north and try to grab one of the few layby spots on the road, but that will add to your journey and take you further away from Mam Tor.ĭo not park on the double yellow lines in the area, even on the grass that is off the road, as you will almost certainly return to a parking ticket. We would recommend that you arrive well in advance of sunrise. You will need take into account your driving time to Mam Nick and the walk to the summit from the car park (the average time is 30-45 minutes depending on your ability).

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